Miquelet Pistol

Caucasian, Dagestan, probably Kubachi

ca. 1830–50

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 379

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Title: Miquelet Pistol
Date: ca. 1830–50
Geography: Kubachi, Dagestan
Culture: Caucasian, Dagestan, probably Kubachi
Medium: Steel, wood, silver, silver gilt, niello, gold
Dimensions: L. 21 in. (53.34 cm); Cal. .56 in. (14.22 mm); Wt. 2 lb. 7 oz. (1106 g)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Miquelet
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Number: 36.25.2241
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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